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Bright, Contemporary Living Room

November 25, 2014
Designer Jenna Pizzigati takes a typical small New York City apartment from boring to brilliant with smart space planning, contemporary furniture and pops of bright color.
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Before: Bland and Bare

The empty New York City apartment didn't fit the homeowners' personalities or style. They wanted a fun, trendy and colorful home that functioned for all their needs.

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After: Contemporary Living

A pair of egg chairs lends a modern vibe to the space, while a cowhide area rug grounds the room. Sheers and blinds soften the windows and diffuse the natural light streaming into the room.

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Entertainment Wall

Black bookshelves contrast against the white brick fireplace and provide a display for the homeowners' books and accessories. The wall above the fireplace is painted a dark charcoal so that the flat-screen TV almost disappears and doesn't compete with the design of the space.

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Sleek Cocktail Console

A streamlined console provides storage and doubles as a cocktail area, while the bright red area rug livens up the space.

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Bright and Fun Home Office

Jenna takes advantage of every nook in this apartment, turning this spot into a functional home office. A bright yellow wall helps to define the space, while a black-and-white striped rug adds a cool, graphic element to the area.

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Elegant Entry

A simple gallery wall of the homeowners' travels creates a pretty entrance into their New York City apartment. The leather-and-chrome bench provides the perfect spot for setting down bags and shoes as they come into their home.